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Ep. 92 / Ibec Responds

Reaction: Government’s Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

Gerard Brady and Fergal O’Brien give reaction and examine the detail of the Government's Action Plan.

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Ep. 38 / KC Connect

What is Pay Transparency?

Nichola Harkin, Head of Employment Law Services, and Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy, discuss the policy background and context for the Pay Transparency Directive.

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Ep. 16 / Work Talks

Hybrid workplaces

Fiona Higgins, Head of Knowledge Centre in Ibec, and Dr. Tatiana Andreeva from Maynooth University explore the hidden dynamics of hybrid work.

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Ep. 91 / Ibec Responds

Powering Innovation: NIBRT’s Role in Ireland’s Cell and Gene Therapy Future.

Sinead Keogh, Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland, is in conversation with Darrin Morrissey, CEO of NIBRT.

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Exploring the people and priorities behind Irish business

Sharing strategic thinking into all aspects of employer relations

Expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers

Timely analysis from Ibec experts on topical issues as they emerge

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Ep. 30 / Ibec Responds

Reaction to Budget Day 2024

Join Ibec economists Gerard Brady and Hazel Ahern-Flynn as they give their reaction to Budget Day 2024.

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Ep. 20 / Ibec Voices

Exploring Ireland's Women in Finance Charter

Patricia Callan, Head of Sectors and Director of Financial Services Ireland at Ibec, speaks to Minister of State... in the Department of Finance, Seán Fleming about the development of this important initiative.

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Ep. 29 / Ibec Responds

Safeguarding Ireland's competitiveness: Budget 2024

A delicate balance between fair wages for employees and sustainable business operations.

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Ep. 22 / Ibec Responds

COP27: Reflections with Minister Eamon Ryan

In the final episode of our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27, Fergal O’Brien, Ibec Executive...

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